Cheapest exchange to buy Bitcoin
Bitcoin is the most-traded crypto asset, and because it's so liquid the bid/ask spread is tight on almost every venue, which means the trading fee is the cost that actually separates exchanges. Here are the major venues ranked by published spot taker fee, cheapest first.
Lowest BTC spot fees, ranked
| # | Exchange | Maker | Taker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.000% | 0.000% | ||
| 2 | 0.000% | 0.000% | Open account | |
| 3 | 0.000% | 0.000% | Open account | |
| 4 | 0.000% | 0.000% | Open account | |
| 5 | 0.000% | 0.000% | Open account | |
| 6 | 0.005% | 0.040% | Open account | |
| 7 | 0.000% | 0.050% | Open account | |
| 8 | 0.040%† | 0.070%† | Open account | |
| 9 | 0.040%† | 0.070%† | Open account | |
| 10 | 0.100% | 0.100% | Open account | |
| 11 | 0.100%† | 0.100%† | Open account | |
| 12 | 0.080% | 0.100% | Open account | |
| 13 | 0.100%† | 0.100%† | Open account | |
| 14 | 0.100%† | 0.100%† | ||
| 15 | 0.100% | 0.100% | ||
| 16 | 0.100%† | 0.100%† | ||
| 17 | 0.100% | 0.100% | ||
| 18 | 0.100%† | 0.100%† | ||
| 19 | 0.080% | 0.100% | ||
| 20 | 0.100% | 0.100% | ||
| 21 | 0.080%† | 0.100%† | Open account | |
| 22 | 0.100% | 0.100% | Open account | |
| 23 | 0.100% | 0.100% | Open account | |
| 24 | 0.100% | 0.100% | Open account | |
| 25 | 0.100% | 0.100% | Open account | |
| 26 | 0.100% | 0.100% | Open account | |
| 27 | 0.200% | 0.200% | ||
| 28 | 0.200% | 0.200% | ||
| 29 | 0.250%† | 0.500%† | Open account | |
| 30 | 0.400% | 0.800% | ||
| 31 | 0.900%* | 0.900%* | ||
| 32 | 0.600% | 1.200% | Open account | |
| n/a | 0.050% | 0.050% | BitMEX is shutting down on 23 September 2026. New positions stop 26 August. Close positions and withdraw before then. |
† Conditional VIP tiers are excluded from the volume-only estimate. Confirm your account eligibility.
† Conditional VIP tiers are excluded from the volume-only estimate. Confirm your account eligibility.
† Conditional VIP tiers are excluded from the volume-only estimate. Confirm your account eligibility.
† Conditional VIP tiers are excluded from the volume-only estimate. Confirm your account eligibility.
† Conditional VIP tiers are excluded from the volume-only estimate. Confirm your account eligibility.
† Conditional VIP tiers are excluded from the volume-only estimate. Confirm your account eligibility.
* Omni Spot Swap: 0.9% swap fee plus gas, not an orderbook maker/taker schedule. Confirm availability in the app.
† VIP counts spot volume in full and ordinary USDT perpetual volume at 0.4 times notional. GT discount is only modeled for entry spot.
† VIP uses 14-day volume, estimated from 30-day volume assuming evenly distributed activity. Hyperliquid spot volume counts twice.
† VIP uses 14-day volume, estimated from 30-day volume assuming evenly distributed activity. Hyperliquid spot volume counts twice.
Published entry-tier spot rates; volume tiers and native-token discounts can lower these further.
Don't forget the withdrawal fee
If you're buying BTC to self-custody, the on-chain withdrawal fee matters as much as the trading fee. It varies by exchange and with network congestion, and for frequent withdrawals it can dwarf a small trading-fee difference. See the hidden costs of crypto trading.
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FAQ
What is the cheapest exchange to buy Bitcoin?
There is no single cheapest venue for BTC. It depends on your monthly volume, maker/taker mix, and any native-token discount. The published fee is usually the main cost on liquid majors. Check your profile in the FeeEdge calculator. Check the calculator.
Do Bitcoin withdrawal fees matter?
Yes. Moving BTC on-chain costs a withdrawal fee that varies by exchange and congestion. If you withdraw often it can outweigh small trading-fee differences.